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“I’m looking forward to seeing some of the lads and some familiar faces. I’ve grown up with a lot of the boys who are still there and built some strong relationships so there’s always lots of banter when we get to speak to each other.

“It will be good to see them again and just to be back at the Mad Stad again. That’s where everything started for me so I can’t wait.

“Reading have got some quality midfielders at the moment - it’s not going to be easy.

“Danny Williams is a good friend of mine, he’s a really good player so I’m looking forward to facing him.

Danny Williams

The central midfielder conceded that his current side’s beginning to the season hasn’t met the required standard, but is expecting an upturn in fortunes as the newly-formed squad settles under Steve Bruce.

“We would have liked to have started the season better but we’re still gelling as a team,” Tshibola added.

“We made a lot of additions to the squad, it’s been a massive transition from last year so it’s taken some time to gel.

“It’s never easy in the Championship. It’s taken time to get the togetherness you need.

Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa

“The new manager has now come in and it’s another chance for me to learn from someone else.

“His record speaks for itself, he’s made some massive achievements in football already so I just want to learn from him and the other coaching staff.